Multiple introductions of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> lineage 2-Beijing into Africa over centuries (Publications)
The Lineage 2–Beijing (L2–Beijing) sub-lineage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis has received much attention due to its high virulence, fast disease progression, and association with antibiotic resistance
Epidemiologie, Klinik, Diagnostik und Therapie von Infektionen durch <em>Mycobacterium chimaera</em> (Publications)
The recognition, correct diagnosis and adequate clinical management of infections caused by atypical mycobacteria are challenging tasks in clinical practice. Invasive infections caused by Mycobacteriu
Demand-side financing in the form of baby packages in Northern Mozambique: results from an observational study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The Maternal Mortality Ratio in Mozambique has stagnated at 405 deaths per 100,000 live births with virtually no progress over the last 15 years. Low Institutional Birth Rates (IBRs) level
Epigenome-wide association study of lung function level and its change (Publications)
Previous reports link differential DNA methylation (DNAme) to environmental exposures which are associated with lung function. Direct evidence on lung function DNAme is however limited. We undertook a
Effects of a school-based health intervention program in marginalized communities of Port Elizabeth, South Africa (the KaziBantu study): protocol for... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The burden of poverty-related infectious diseases remains high in low- and middle-income countries, while noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly gaining importance. To address this du